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We remember James Hunt
We remember James Hunt
Timeline
Timeline
1892
birth
United Kingdom
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1892
1916
dates
Age 24
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16th November 1916
service
British Army
Private
2728
Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
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service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
East Lancashire Regiment
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1916
death
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16th November 1916
burial
Somme
France
E. 14.
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Hunt |
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Gender
| Gender | Source |
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| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2728 | Loyal North Lancashire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | East Lancashire Regiment | Second Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martha | mother | ||
| Reuben Hunt | father |
Media
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Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War MemorialJames Hunt is also commemorated on this memorial. The memorial, now listed as an historic monument, was erected at the instigation of Carrie Whitehead J.P. in September 1915 and is recognised as the first community World War One Memorial to be erected in this country. It was given "Grade II Listed Building" status in August 1999. The dedication reads “The War Memorial 1914 - 1919 Rawtenstall Cemetery Roll of Honour This cross was erected by Carrie Whitehead, September 1915 that it might be some comfort to those who lost men very dear to them In grateful memory of the men of Rawtenstall who gave their lives for their country in the Great War 1914 - 1918 He will swallow up death in victory, and the Lord will wipe away tears from all faces. Is. XXV. 8".
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BWM and Victory MedalAs awarded to James Hunt for service in the Great War (Medal Index Card.Contributed by:
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East Lancashire Regiment officers' badge in bronzeServing as a 2Lt in 10th Battalion however attached to 8th Battalion at time of death (CWGC Records)Contributed by:
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Loyal North Lancashire Regiment cap badgeJames Hunt was enlisted as a Private in this Regiment but did not serve overseas with them (Medal Index Card)Contributed by:
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2nd Lt James HuntPrivate James Hunt in uniform as published in the St Annes-on-Sea Express of 1st December 1916
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Family Grave at St Annes-on-Sea Parish ChurchGrave of James's parents, James & Martha, which includes a memorial to James killed in action at Beaumont Hamel on November 16th 1916 aged 24.Contributed by:
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Ashton Gardens War Memorial.Dedicated to those that made the ultimate sacrifice during the First World War.Contributed by:
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Memorial Chapel at St Annes-on-Sea Parish ChurchMemorial Chapel dedicated on 19 June 1920 complete with 113 WW1 names on two boards and 8 memorial windows.Contributed by:
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Memorial Window at St Annes-on-Sea Parish ChurchInscription says: In Memory of James Hint, aged 24 years, 2nd Lt, East Lancs Regt, who fell in action at Beaumont-Hamel, Nov 16th 1916Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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St Annes Parish Church War MemorialMore about St Annes Parish Church War Memorial
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St Anne's-on-Sea Ashton Gardens MemorialMore about St Anne's-on-Sea Ashton Gardens Memorial
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St Annes-on-Sea Parish Church Churchyard MemorialsMore about St Annes-on-Sea Parish Church Churchyard Memorials
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St Annes-on-Sea, St Thomas's Church Memorial WindowMore about St Annes-on-Sea, St Thomas's Church Memorial Window
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Borough of Rawtenstall: St. Nicholas (CE) Parish War Memorial, Newchurch-in-Rossendale. (22 names) and Churchyard Burials (x8*)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: St. Nicholas (CE) Parish War Memorial, Newchurch-in-Rossendale. (22 names) and Churchyard Burials (x8*)
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Casualties as reported in the Rossendale Free Press (1914 - 1921) - PENDING FULL TRANSCRIPTION.More about Borough of Rawtenstall: Casualties as reported in the Rossendale Free Press (1914 - 1921) - PENDING FULL TRANSCRIPTION.
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Municipal Cemetery War Memorial (IWM Ref: 13245) - Left PanelMore about Borough of Rawtenstall: Municipal Cemetery War Memorial (IWM Ref: 13245) - Left Panel
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St Annes-on-Sea Congregational (URC) Church Memorial WindowMore about St Annes-on-Sea Congregational (URC) Church Memorial Window
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Blackpool and Lytham St Anns Communities.More about Blackpool and Lytham St Anns Communities.
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Fiona12861 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Fiona12861 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Fiona12861 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War Memorial | Ian105013 | |
| BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 | |
| East Lancashire Regiment officers' badge in bronze | Ian105013 | |
| Loyal North Lancashire Regiment cap badge | Ian105013 | |
| 2nd Lt James Hunt | Fiona12861 | |
| Family Grave at St Annes-on-Sea Parish Church | Fiona12861 | |
| Ashton Gardens War Memorial. | Desmond1478 | |
| Ashton Gardens War Memorial. | Desmond1478 | |
| The Battle of the Somme. | Desmond1478 | |
| Second Lieutenant James Hunt. | Desmond1478 | |
| Memorial Chapel at St Annes-on-Sea Parish Church | Fiona12861 | |
| Memorial Window at St Annes-on-Sea Parish Church | Fiona12861 |
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